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Shelbie Byers Luna started her legal career in Chicago, but knew she wanted to practice in Northwest Indiana, where she grew up. She’s active in several bar associations, including the Women Lawyers Association, where she serves as president. The labor and employment attorney is passionate about the law, her clients and serving in the community, […]
Mallory Long impresses those around her with her intelligence, hard work and initiative. She’s been working with the Indiana Business Law Survey Commission on a massive project that brings together various provisions of Indiana’s five principal business entity statutes, which led to a 150-page bill in the Legislature this session. She also worked on a […]
Erik Long is one of the “go-to” people in Indiana in the area of school finance, where he’s been involved in financings for capital projects and refunding transactions, as well as traditional tax-exempt financings. He’s a member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers, where he sits on a subcommittee that looked at the legal […]
Jon Knoll produces high-quality work at a faster pace than most young attorneys, something that hasn’t gone unnoticed at his firm. His ability to organize cases and prioritize work has led to him becoming the point person for attorneys from other firms working on mass-tort litigation, including cases involving kidney dialysis products and talcum powder […]
James Hamstra has the distinction of being the Indiana State Fair Commission’s first general counsel and chief information officer. There, he negotiated many deals, including bringing IUPUI basketball to the Coliseum and overseeing more than 1,000 contracts. Now with tech company MOBI Wireless Management, he advises the company on all legal and compliance matters, strategic […]
Jared Haller has spent his legal career helping clients who face injustice or are considered the underdog. After working in the Marion County Public Defender Agency for several years, where he provided “the best representation money can’t buy,” as one colleague explained, he joined Indiana Legal Services in Fort Wayne. There, he began representing clients […]
Trisha Dudlo has made mentoring — both the youth in her community and new lawyers – a top priority. Her door is always open, and she makes time to listen, advise and lead by example. The family law attorney is a passionate advocate for young people and volunteers with Teen Court in Vanderburgh County. Trisha […]
While childhood allergies kept Amy Cornell from traditional work on her family’s farm, she’s found a way to make an impact on the agricultural industry. The agribusiness and real estate attorney has spent her career advocating for Hoosier farmers, working at the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Indiana Farm Bureau and on former Gov. Mike […]
Since joining the firm, Colin Connor has made a direct impact on the firm, for his clients and on Indiana case law in the areas of workers’ compensation and insurance issues in environmental remediation. His colleagues describe him as responsive, diligent and operating with the highest ethical standards. Colin has impressed clients with his fortitude, […]
The dean of the University of Cincinnati's law school is suing the university, saying she was illegally placed on administrative leave.
Those who work with Caitlin Byczko say the intellectual property attorney produces work that is well beyond her level of experience. A majority of Caitlin’s work is before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and she has become the “go-to” person among the firm’s offices with questions about the ins and outs of practicing before […]
The head of the country's telecommunications regulator says there will be a vote in May on ditching Obama-era "net neutrality" rules that keep telecoms from favoring some sites and apps.
Kayla Britton has the skills and expertise typically seen in someone practicing longer than her nearly seven years. Her talents have been recognized by the firm and appreciated by her clients, who often seek her out as the contact person on a project or task. The restructuring lawyer has been named to FBD’s pro bono […]
Jenai Brackett recognizes the importance of mentoring diverse law students. Jenai, whose practice focuses on complex business litigation and white-collar crime defense, works with students through the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity program and sits on her firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. She is one of a few associates firmwide to be on the committee. […]
An audit launched in the wake of unrest following the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, found the city's court system "in disarray" and disorganized, according to a report released Wednesday by the Missouri state auditor.
A federal judge has rejected an argument from state officials that a northern Michigan company's trademark of the highway sign M-22 violates federal law.
Greg Zoeller spent eight years (2009-2016) as Indiana attorney general, taking on consumer fraud, prescription drug abuse, sexual and domestic abuse, and advocating for states’ rights. Prior to Indianapolis hosting the Super Bowl in 2012, Zoeller successfully pushed for legislation to increase the scope of the state’s human trafficking laws. He helped establish “March Against […]
Marti Starkey has practiced in the areas of wills, trusts and estates for more than 35 years, serving clients with dignity, compassion and integrity. She knows her area of the law at the highest level. Marti has served on the state’s Uniform Law Commission under every governor since being appointed by Gov. Evan Bayh in […]
Indiana Court of Appeals
State of Indiana, Indiana Department of Correction, and Indiana State Employees' Appeals Commission v. Debra Mills, et al.
49A02-1605-PL-998
Civil plenary. Affirms and reverses in part the Marion Superior Court’s order on petition for judicial review granting judgment in favor of Debra Mills, Thomas Bird, and other DOC teachers. Finds the Indiana State Employees’ Appeals Commission and an administrative law judge properly determined that the state calculated the employees’ retention scores and adhered to statutory layoff rights in accordance with Indiana Code 4-15-2-32(a)-(b).
When it comes to preeminent appellate attorneys in Indiana, Karl Mulvaney’s name is one of the first to come to mind. He has argued more than 130 appellate cases and has been known to refuse to take a position or make an argument that he does not believe in. His colleagues joke that he’s a […]
